The much-anticipated Tusker OktobaFest is back, and this time it is bigger, spanning across the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan. In keeping with its tradition, OktobaFest promises an unforgettable celebration of the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
In what has been touted as East Africa’s biggest beer festival, the 2023 edition has committed to authentically celebrate the region’s unique cultural identity through showcasing its food, music, fashion, art and gaming, with beer as the uniting factor.
The first of its kind in East Africa, Oktobafest will commence in Juba, South Sudan on 14th October, and transverse the region throughout the month. The festival will feature hundreds of acts from across East Africa including Ndovu Kuu, Wakadinali, Wangeci, Mutoriah, and a host of top acts from Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan.
Besides the celebrations, this year’s festival aims to leave a positive impact across the region through offering an opportunity to over 500 vendors, artists, and event partners to showcase their products and services.
Among those expected to reap big from the festival will be small-scale vendors who are expected to enjoy a windfall. Speaking at the event, Brian Kiriba, owner of Handas Juice, a jaba juice start-up, expressed his excitement for the 2023 festival noting it will have a positive impact on his business.
The festival is part of EABL’s continued efforts to connect with its consumers through shared passion points reinforcing its commitment to creating value across all its propositions for sustained growth within the industry.
Join the Celebration.
Oktobafest 2023 is set to be a monumental celebration of East African culture, bringing people together to savour the region’s unique flavour, sounds, and traditions. As we span across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and South Sudan, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating the beauty of our shared heritage.
